2024 Stats
W-L
1-0
ERA
2.70
WHIP
1.00
K
17
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
To no one's surprise, Harvey once again spent time on the injured list in 2023. Fortunately, he only missed about 4 weeks with a right elbow strain and his health prevailed otherwise. In fact, Harvey turned in his finest season to date with career-high marks across multiple categories, including games played (57), innings (60.2), strikeouts (67), wins (4) and a team-leading 19 holds. His 0.94 WHIP was 7th-best among qualified relievers and he even got a chance to prove himself in the 9th inning with 10 saves. Statistically speaking, the 29-year-old was Washington's best reliever. His 98.3 mph fastball was still the star of his arsenal, but Harvey implemented a slider (14% usage) last season that was particularly effective against right-handed batters (.087 BAA). Health and performance permitting, Harvey has a chance to be called for more save chances in 2024 with Washington looking to take another step forward. Read Past Outlooks
No issues in return to mound
Harvey (hand) struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Friday.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was removed from his last appearance Tuesday after being struck by a comebacker on his glove hand, but Harvey looked 100 percent Friday as he fired 16 of 20 pitches for strikes. The 29-year-old has been the Nationals' best reliever to begin the season, posting a 2.84 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB through 6.1 innings with a win and four holds in six appearances, but manager Dave Martinez has so far preferred using Harvey as his high-leverage relief ace while leaving Kyle Finnegan in the closer role.
The right-hander was removed from his last appearance Tuesday after being struck by a comebacker on his glove hand, but Harvey looked 100 percent Friday as he fired 16 of 20 pitches for strikes. The 29-year-old has been the Nationals' best reliever to begin the season, posting a 2.84 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 11:1 K:BB through 6.1 innings with a win and four holds in six appearances, but manager Dave Martinez has so far preferred using Harvey as his high-leverage relief ace while leaving Kyle Finnegan in the closer role.
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Average Pitch Count
19
Last 10 Games
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Last 5 Games
21
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-6%
BAA vs RHP
2024
-33%
BAA vs RHP
| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2022vs Left | .223 | 55 | 15 | 42 | 4 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .210 | 74 | 11 | 44 | 4 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .261 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .176 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .245 | 24 | 5 | 24 | 4 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .168 | 43 | 8 | 20 | 3 | |||
| 2022vs Left | .179 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 0 | |||
| 2022vs Right | .284 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 1 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-28%
ERA on Road
2024
-100%
ERA at Home
| ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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| Since 2022Home | 3.15 | 0.99 | 54.1 | 10.6 | 2.2 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 2.26 | 1.04 | 55.2 | 10.5 | 2.1 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.2 | 20.3 | 0.0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 3.68 | 1.36 | 7.1 | 13.5 | 1.2 | ||||
| 2023Home | 3.48 | 0.97 | 31.0 | 9.3 | 1.7 | ||||
| 2023Away | 2.12 | 0.91 | 29.2 | 10.6 | 2.1 | ||||
| 2022Home | 3.05 | 1.16 | 20.2 | 11.3 | 3.0 | ||||
| 2022Away | 1.93 | 1.13 | 18.2 | 9.2 | 2.4 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Hunter Harvey compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
17.00K/9
15.3BB/9
0.9HR/9
0.0Fastball
97.8 mphERA
2.70WHIP
1.00BABIP
.446GB/FB
4.00Left On Base
70.0%Swinging Strike
18.7%Prospect Rankings History
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Injury makes trade unlikely
Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic believes there's minimal chance of Harvey being traded after he landed on the injured list with an elbow strain last week.
ANALYSIS
Harvey has two remaining years of arbitration eligibility after 2023, so Washington likely won't want to diminish a potential trade return by dealing when he's injured, especially with it being an elbow issue. The right-hander otherwise would likely be the most valuable trade piece in the Nationals' bullpen with a 2.82 ERA and .607 opponent OPS over the past two seasons. The specifics of Harvey's injury aren't known, so it remains to be seen when he'll return to the mound, though it's a safe bet it'll be with Washington.
Harvey has two remaining years of arbitration eligibility after 2023, so Washington likely won't want to diminish a potential trade return by dealing when he's injured, especially with it being an elbow issue. The right-hander otherwise would likely be the most valuable trade piece in the Nationals' bullpen with a 2.82 ERA and .607 opponent OPS over the past two seasons. The specifics of Harvey's injury aren't known, so it remains to be seen when he'll return to the mound, though it's a safe bet it'll be with Washington.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After being waived by the Orioles and Giants, Harvey was claimed by the Nationals last spring. The 2013 first-rounder opened the year in the minors, but was recalled just a few days into the season. The oft-injured Harvey pitched 2.2 innings across four appearances before suffering a right forearm strain. While injuries have wrecked the 28-year-old's career thus far, he managed to return after two-and-a-half months and stay healthy the rest of the season. Harvey recorded 45 innings between the majors and minors, his most in a season since 2019. 39.1 innings came at the big league level, with the right-hander posting a very solid 2.52 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB ratio with two wins and six holds in 38 appearances. Harvey is probably the most talented arm in the Nationals' bullpen and he could factor into the 2023 mix for saves if health prevails.
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Could be available Wednesday
Harvey said his left hand is feeling much better and he could be available to pitch Wednesday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Suffers hand injury Tuesday
Harvey was removed during his relief appearance in the eighth inning of Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Giants after being struck on the left hand by a comebacker, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Dazzles in second hold
Harvey struck out four batters over 1.2 perfect innings to record his second hold of the season in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
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Dominant start to spring
Harvey struck out two over 1.1 perfect innings of relief in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
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Agrees to deal with Nats
Harvey agreed to a contract with the Nationals on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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